Description
1304 Middlefield – an SB 35 ministerial approved project – is located just outside of downtown Redwood City on property formerly owned by Rise Church. This 100% affordable development will be a gateway to the high-density buildings in downtown from the medium density Staumbaugh Heller neighborhood. In response to that, the building is composed of two articulated masses that are broken down to create a balance with the neighboring residential blocks, connected by an open bridge structure that frames the entry and connects the street frontage to a large communal open space. Public art, sustainable features, and landscaped open space are some of the design elements that complement a larger whole.
It will consist of 94 units, with a mix of studios, 1-bed, and 2-bed units, along with indoor and outdoor amenities. The project is approx. 97,000 sq. ft. and 7 stories tall – 5 floors of Type-IIIA construction for the two residential masses on top of 2 levels of a Type-IA concrete podium that houses the parking and most of the common and support spaces. Residential programs include: on-site property management offices, computer labs, community rooms with kitchens, maintenance shop and indoor bicycle storage.
Affordable Housing Design Features
- Pedestrian bridge clad with public art
- Multi-level common spaces
- Outdoor viewing areas and terraces
- Community room with kitchen, play area, workspaces and patios
Green Features
- Multi-level outdoor spaces
- Photovoltaic panels
- Stormwater treatment onsite
Project Information
- Client: Sand Hill Property Company
- Site Area: 30,415 sq. ft. / 0.69 acre
- Density: 94 Units
Affordable Housing Architect
As a multidisciplinary firm, we plan and design a wide variety of affordable housing from high-density urban communities to small-lot single-family housing providing over 5,000 built affordable units in our 37 years. With cost and quality of life as primary concerns in our housing, we use simple elements of construction, building materials and scale to create beautiful spaces. Our work has earned numerous design awards at both national and local levels. Recent accolades include the PCBC Grand Award for Best Health/Wellness Design for Vitalia, the NAHRO Best Project award for AVi at Olde Town, and the Architizer A+ Special Mention for Affordable Housing for Victory Village.